The Witcher to see improved re-release

The Witcher is going to get the special edition treatment, with a re-release …

Despite being one of last year's most interesting RPGs, The Witcher was plagued with a number of minor technical and design flaws. To remedy this, developer CD Projekt plans to release an "enhanced version" that aims to fix many of the complaints regarding the original game. Set to be released on May 6th in Europe, the updates to the game will also be available as a free download to those who purchased the original.

Some of the improvements include: loading times reduced by up to 80 percent; adjustments to the battle system; a redesign of the inventory screens; more character animations; significant additions to the amount of text in the English version; a number of other, smaller fixes. The new version will also come with a number of bonuses, including two music CDs, a making-of DVD, a game guide, and a story book written by Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of the original The Witcher novels.

Even with its past problems, The Witcher was still very well received, so this new edition may be the perfect excuse for those who have yet to give it a shot.